Help with Bridal ''Statement'' jewelry

[CDNinNYC]

So, I''ve been on the lookout for some jewelry to wear on my wedding day.

I would like one statement piece (not too formal looking), either a bracelet or necklace although I do prefer the look of a bare neck with a strapless gown. I''m not normally a fan of pearls but because of the dress and wedding location (beach), I''m leaning towards something with pearl, preferably in a flower petal motif.

I''ll post photos of what I''ve found so far. If you don''t like anything I''ve posted, I''d love to see alternatives (with pearls or otherwise).

To help with the visual, I''ll post a couple of photos of my dress.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Here''s a close up of the bodice where you can see there''s a floral motif in the lace.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Here''s option 1: floral petal cuff bracelet. (I actually can''t find this bracelet for sale anywhere. If anyone can direct me in the right direction, I''d appreciate it!)

 

[CDNinNYC]

Option 2: Pearl petal necklace. ETA: not sure how low the necklace hangs; wouldn't want it too low.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Option 2: Close up of pearl petal necklace. (I have more photos of the chain if anyone''s interested...)

 

[CDNinNYC]

Option 3: pearl petal bracelet. FYI, I would just get the bracelet, not the necklace.

 

[Harriet]

Option 3!

 

[choro72]

3! I''m a fan of non necklace too.

 

[jstarfireb]

I like 2! I think a strapless neckline is just begging for a chunky necklace!

 

[redfaerythinker]

I love that cuff bracelet. But I am of no help because I would vote for really striking earrings. lol.

 

[neatfreak]

3

 

[Gypsy]

3

though I would personally go for some really awesome earrings.

 

[kittybean]

I would do #3 plus some pretty earrings (pearl drops or danglies, maybe?).

I like the necklace, but it seems like it might compete too much with the detail on the bodice--hard to tell without seeing it on you, though.

 

[Rock Your Socks]

Date: 1/25/2009 9:07:02 PM
Author: redfaerythinker
I love that cuff bracelet. But I am of no help because I would vote for really striking earrings. lol.

Ditto

 

[sba771]

The cuff is really pretty and I kind of would want that just to wear for fun...but I like the idea of a great pair of earrings too

 

[NewEnglandLady]

I''m a big fan of bare necks with strapless gowns, so I love the idea of a bracelet--I must have spent hours upon hours looking on etsy for a chunky, fun bracelet with a little color, but in the end I wore an art deco brooch in my hair and that was it.

I love both bracelets!

 

[Kelli]

Option 3! I am thinking about doing a beachy wedding too, and pearls would be beautiful.

 

[chrono]

With all that detailing on your bodice, I'm wondering if having a necklace will make it look busy and compete with your dress? The petal bracelet is real purdy though and should go well with the dress.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 1/25/2009 3:30:42 PM
Author: CDNinNYC
Option 3: pearl petal bracelet. FYI, I would just get the bracelet, not the necklace.

I think this is gorgeous!!!

 

[musey]

#3 and/or some statement earrings.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Thanks for all your feedback!

I was out with a friend this afternoon and popped into a shop that had something similiar to the first bracelet but more ''refined''. Pricetag: $29,000

Yeah, not going to happen...

Seems like most PSers liked the pearl petal bracelet. I''ll have to give props to Harriet; she was the one who suggested something like that.

I do plan on getting some earrings as well. (Something dangly yet dainty.) As I''m not sure yet how I''m wearing my hair (up vs down, hair jewelry vs. flower) I thought to focus on the bracelet/necklace and then find some fabulous earrings to go with it.

Thanks ladies! Much appreciated.

CDN

 

[jfus]

I actually had a girl I found on the net make me a bracelet. I sent her a brooch I found in a bridal shop and then from there I sent her a picture of a HAUTE BRIDE bracelet I wanted and she went and got all the beads and made me a gorgeous piece!!!

Here is a picture of my bracelet

and her blog is




bracelet girl

 

[CDNinNYC]

Thanks Jfus! I''ll check it out. BTW, is that you in that photo? That''s a gorgeous veil.

 

[jfus]

yup that''s me in the photo!!!

Veil is from a place in NJ.. Garwood NJ to be exact... Added Attractions... custom made.. $150! It was a steal and they were fabulous to work with!